Timothy Darvill, Paul Stamper, and Jane Timby

England

An Oxford Archaeological Guide to Sites from Earliest Times to AD 1600

Timothy Darvill, Paul Stamper, and Jane Timby

Description

Traveling around England is in many senses a journey back in time. On all sides, and sometimes even under the road or footpath itself, there are fragments of the ancient past alongside the clutter of the modern world. Medieval villages, castles, ancient churches, and Roman villas are commonplace and take us back to the time of Christ. And far older, yet equally abundant, are the barrows, hillforts, stone circles, camps, standing stones, trackways, and other relics of prehistoric times. Now, thanks to these three archaeologists--each a specialist in one of the three periods covered by the Guide: prehistoric, Roman, and medieval--readers have the chance to not only explore but to understand in context these fascinating sites and ruins. In addition to reporting on such well-known sites as Stonehenge and Hadrian's Wall, and cities such as London and York--which themselves offer a wealth of archaeological remains--the book also covers smaller, lesser-known sites throughout the country. An introductory section provides background to the monuments, and a reference section provides definitions, further reading, and information about museum collections. Finally, there are 200 photographs, plans, and maps that depict and describe these ancient remains in detail.

England

An Oxford Archaeological Guide to Sites from Earliest Times to AD 1600

Timothy Darvill, Paul Stamper, and Jane Timby

Table of Contents

Introduction Archaeology in EnglandPrehistoryRomano-British TimesAfter the EmpireVisiting archaeological sitesHow to use this GuideArchaelogical Sites Arranged by Region 1. Northumbria2. Lake District and the North-West3. Yorkshire and the Humber Basin4. East Midlands5. The Midlands Plain and Welsh Borders6. East Anglia7. The Chilterns and Northampton uplands8. Cotswolds and upper Thames Valley9. London10. The Weald and Downlands of South-East England11. Wessex and the West Country12. The South-West PeninsulaReference Section Chronological SummaryGlossary of key terms, acronyms, and abbreviationsSuggestions for further readingMuseums and heritage interpretation centresUseful addresses and internet sitesSites listed by archaeological periodSites listed by regionAlphabetical index of sitesGeneral index

England

An Oxford Archaeological Guide to Sites from Earliest Times to AD 1600

Timothy Darvill, Paul Stamper, and Jane Timby

Author Information

Timothy Darvill is Professor of Archaeology in the School of Conservation Sciences at Bournemouth University. He has served as Chairman of the Institute of Field Archaeologists and a Member of the Council of the National Trust.Jane Timby is a freelance archaeological consultant specializing in later prehistoric, Roman, and Saxon pottery. Paul Stamper is an Inspector of Ancient Monuments for English Heritage.